Cotillion for Achievement Scholastic Benefit Organization

Cotillion for Achievement Scholarship Program Provides Awards and Recognition to high school seniors who excel in: Scholastics Extracurricular Activities Community Participation In addition to exhibiting high moral and ethical standards

What’s in it for ME? Scholarship money for college $1,800; $900 All-Volunteer Scholarship Board Work year round to raise funds for scholarships NO paid staff 100% of funds raised are to support events and scholarships

How does it work? 16 finalists selected- 8 males; 8 females Panel of 5 judges Presented to the public- Reception Sunday December 16th, 2018 Participate in Adventures for Achievement Individual Interviews Scholarship Ball Saturday, February 9th, 2019 Top two recipients presented with the Award of Distinction

Scoring is based on: Scholarship 30 points Extracurricular Activities 30 points Community Involvement 30 points Essay 10 points Interview 100 points TOTAL – 200 points

What are Adventures in Achievement Sessions? Enhance leadership and social skills Encourage extensive community involvement Gain experience with community It is important that all participants take part in these seminars- attendance is required! Get the opportunity to work with other top students throughout the two-county area!

The BIG Finale! The Cotillion Scholarship Ball Saturday evening, February 9th, 2019 Formal dinner/dance Distinguished Award recipients are announced Finalists’ families are invited to attend Cotillion Board Members & Financial Contributors are in attendance as well

Cotillion Class of 2017-2018

Friday, October 12th, 2018 5:00PM- Scholarship Deadline Check your calendars! Friday, October 12th, 2018 5:00PM- Scholarship Deadline Sunday, December 16th Welcome Reception Saturday, January 5th Ice Breaker & Preparing for Success Wednesday January 9th Sharing Perspectives Monday, January 21st Professional Interaction Saturday, January 26th Interviews Saturday, February 2nd Waltz Lessons Thursday, February 7th Ball Rehearsal Saturday, February 9th Cotillion Ball

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Things to Remember! Separate school and community activities Do NOT mention your school or community name on the application. If there is a club specific to your school- use a generic name. For Example: Instead of using Benton Singers use Show Choir Give the school counselor plenty of time to review your application DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Friday, October 12th, 5:00PM

Cotillion for Achievement Scholastic Benefit Organization